Explore the latest updates on colon cancer screening and prevention in this informative video lecture featuring UCLA gastroenterologist Dr. Rimma Shaposhnikov and GI Dietitian Natalie Manitius, MPH, RDN. Learn about effective screening modalities, recommended frequency of screenings, when to stop colonoscopies, and dietary strategies to reduce colon cancer risk. Discover the importance of screening, current statistics, and various testing options including CT colonography, stool DNA tests, and traditional colonoscopies. Gain insights into alarm symptoms, the preventable nature of colon cancer, and evidence-based lifestyle factors that influence risk. Delve into the impact of body fat, processed meats, smoking, and alcohol on colon cancer development. Explore beneficial dietary choices such as whole grains, dairy, vitamin C, fish, and vitamin D, while understanding the role of proinflammatory diets. Acquire practical strategies to implement a colon cancer prevention diet, complete with examples and tips for incorporating healthier food choices into your daily routine. Read more